Well, we got home at about 1:30a.m. this morning. Now we have the unpacking, grocery shopping, laundry, etc.. We miss Olivia SOOOO much already. But, now that we are home, we just wait now for the court date which will probably be December or January (hopefully December).
I do have to say, Joe and I had a GREAT experience in Russia. It was so interesting to see the OLD Russia (Kaluga) compared to Moscow, which is COMPLETELY different from Kaluga and most of the outside regions. Moscow is similar to New York City/Manhattan, but 2 1/2 to 3 times more expensive! Although, I do have to say that the Russian's (whether Kaluga OR Moscow)(especially the women) are ALWAYS dressed in style. The women all where the high heeled boots up to the knee with the pants tucked in and a real nice coat and pocket book. You actually would stick out like a sore thumb if you wore sneakers!!
The staff that Catholic Social Services has in Russia is incredible! They are ALL so nice and will help you in any way possible. All of our needs were taken care of and we were never waiting for them, they were ALWAYS there waiting for Joe and I...They were the BEST!!!!
Well, I have alot to catch up on, so I will be sure to keep everyone updated! Thanks to all of our family and friends who gave us their support while we were over there...it meant SO much to us!
Now we wait for our court date!!!!!
take care,
Renae and Joe
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Hi Renae and Joe,
We will be praying for a speedy court date for you. Now get some needed rest!!!!
Mary & Greg Holt
Tennessee
Welcome Home! Now I can't wait to say that to little Olivia! (Love the name, by the way)
I am so happy your experience in Kaluga went so well. If you have any pictures of the Kaluga area to share, that would be great! We were only in Moscow so I'd love to see the difference between the two.
As Mary said, go get some much needed rest. Your CSS friends will be praying for you to get a very quick court date so you & Oliva can be reunited.
Best wishes!
Karyn (in VA)
Renae,
I am glad your trip went well. SOOO very happy that Olivia is going to be your daughter. Cannot wait to see pictures!!! Talk to you soon. Call me when you're rested.
Hugs!
Karen
Wonderful news. Olivia is such a beautiful name. I am so glad your experience was amazing all around.. now you will have to go buy some stiletto black boots so you don't stick out upon your return. :) Glad I went in the summer when there were even flip flops around.:)
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